Senior Fitness With Meredith

“If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.”— Muhammad AliThis motivation is about not only coming up with an idea of what we want to do, but actually believing in ourselves in order to achieve it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”— Joseph CampbellThis motivation is about living our life and accepting it. Planning is fun, but what happens when things do not go as planned. MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s podcast!In this episode we are discussing a common question we receive online which is “How much should I be exercising to lose weight?”This is an important question and also covers a lot of ground which makes it to difficult to have just one answer. We are all built differently and have different lives that affect the way our bodies react. There are too many variables to count in order to get to the correct answer that works for everyone but we do have helpful guidelines, tips and some suggestions that may help you get going in the right direction if weight loss is your primary goal.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to address this question of how much exercise one should do to lose weight and how this can affect anyone.2). Why it is often too difficult to define the specific exercise schedule you should be doing to ensure weight loss because there are many more lifestyle factors that come into play that can affect this outcome.3). Questions to ask yourself when determining your exercise schedule like what type of workouts are your doing and what is the frequency and intensity levels? These are not the end all be all determining factors but they do play an important role in weight loss.4). Why your diet plays a big role in determining your weight loss patterns and how you manage your caloric intake compared to how active you are.5). Meredith’s advice on finding “balance” between your food intake and physical activity and why restricting either is not the best way to lose weight. Listening to your body and taking the time to find out what “groove” works best for you is most important.///Thank you again for joining us today on the podcast. We hope our suggestions in this episode will help you determine what is the best path for you when it comes to balancing the right exercise schedule and losing the goal weight you are aiming for. As mentioned, no one is the same and what may work for one person, might not work for someone else.The most important thing to remember is to not give up, stay consistent and focused and you’ll be well on your way to achieving any goal you set for yourself:)Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”— Ruth Bader GinsburgThis motivation is about taking one step at a time to see the change we want. It takes time, but we can do it!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.”— Earl NightingaleThis motivation is about going for something with proper preparation to ensure you can get there!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us for this fun episode!Home gyms are all the rage these days and the shift of creating a workout space in your own home has become quite the norm especially during these challenging times. It is no longer necessary to go to the gym to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With some proper planning and set up, you too can create a workout space just for you in the comfort of your own home.What exactly do you need to set up your own home gym? Surprisingly not much! With a small budget (if even that), some creative thinking and a little bit of effort you can be up and running in your own home in no time:)In This Episode you Will Learn:1). Meredith’s own thoughts on the importance of having a home gym especially as working out at home has become more of the norm.2). The financial side of saving monthly gym fees that we may or may not always use and how that can benefit you overall.3). Why starting off with a designated area for your workouts is important and tips on making sure it’s safe for your to exercise in.4). The minimal amount of equipment you will need for basic full resistance or weight training, it may be much less than you think!5). How external areas like hallways, stairways and/or walking paths should also be considered part of your “home gym” by using the spaces near or around you.///We hope this episode has helped you determine how to set up your own home gym. Having a space to exercise that doesn’t require you having to get in your car and drive to a gym is very helpful, especially if you are just looking to stay active and healthy.You don’t need to pay a monthly membership fee to an expensive gym, all you need are a few basic items and space to move.Hopefully this podcast episode has given you some great ideas on how to get started:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” — AristotleThis motivation is about remembering to keep focus even when things get blurry…when we feel we can’t go on, keep going. As hard as it is, the light is far away, but it is there.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Belief creates the actual fact.”— William JamesThis motivation is about believing in something, having hope, and making it happen!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us this week on the podcast!We often get asked many questions via email and through comments which we are very humbled by. (Thank You!) This week we wanted to dedicate one episode to answering one of the most common questions we receive: “When is the best time to workout?”This is a big question to answer because everyone is different and has their own schedules throughout the day. Picking the right time to exercise during your week can really help you stay motivated if it’s the right time for you.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we felt it was important to dedicate an episode to discussing the best workout times and some examples of the questions we receive on this issue.2). Meredith’s thoughts on how there can be a correlation between the types of workouts you are doing and when you can do them.3). How basing your workouts around your meals can be a big determining factor in deciding when is the best time for you to exercise.4). Why it’s important to make sure your body and mind are both ready for exercise no matter when you decide to workout.5). Some of Meredith’s advice on changing your schedule if you find that you have to move your workouts from morning to afternoon or vice versa.///Thank you again for joining us on this informative episode. Making sure you are exercising regularly is the most important aspect of staying healthy and picking the right time during your day will only help with this success. We all have different times during the day where we feel the most ready and refreshed to exercise and we hope this episode helps you schedule your workout that best fit you.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”— Ralph Waldo EmersonThis motivation is about not forgetting about how powerful we are individually. Our past and our present are amazing, but each one of us is amazing, one and all.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.